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Is Swollen Eye With Fever, Runny Nose And Cough In A Child Serious?
My baby woke up with a very swollen left eye. He had a fever last night, runny nose and cough and I gave him some advil(has had Advil before), it doesnt seem to hurt him and there is no bruising, but its practically shut. Should i be taking him to the emergency room?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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if one eye is swollen it can be simple inflammation due some infection of a layer of eye ball outer white--red eye , it can cause eye lids stick,child cannot open it until it is washed with warm water,however there are some other eyes diseases which need in time treatment i would recommend you .to consult doctor to examine his eye ,suggest treatment ,because some eye disease need urgent attention of specialist
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